South African Comedian Trevor Noah to Replace Jon Stewart as the Next Host of 'The Daily Show'

South African comedian Trevor Noah will replace Jon Stewart as the next host of The Daily Show. Noah joined The Daily Show as a contributor in 2014, and the announcement ends a period of speculation about who would succeed Stewart after the host announced his imminent departure from the show on the February 10, 2015 episode.

Noah already has a fair amount of hosting experience in South Africa, having hosted his own late night talk show Tonight with Trevor Noah there in 2010.

Very excited to welcome our next host: @Trevornoah! That’s right – another guy in late night from Soweto. http://t.co/zlNhBmjg6I

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) March 30, 2015

No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show! — Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 30, 2015